U.S. History: States History (8-12)
Come learn about the U.S. through the history of all 50 states and territories - from Indigenous history and European and American settlement to the current culture over 20 weeks - 52 individual lessons!
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
52 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. For each class/state, there will be 3-5 homework options given. These could be to watch a film, write a short 2-3 paragraph paper, worksheets, cook a local recipe, visit a site virtually, or create something. Learners will be able to choose the homework projects that they are interested in. All homework assignments will be due on Sunday of each week. For each state, learners will be identifying and tracking on a map. We will also be learning which U.S. President is born in each state, with optional homework on each.Letter Grade
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class we will take a look at the history of each state: Who settled it? Who were the Indigenous groups that live/d there? What European and American settlers moved there and why? When and how did it join the Union? What wars or conflicts were fought in that state? What important events happened there and who came from there? What is it most known for today? What makes it unique? We will be working on an ongoing National map, biographies of U.S. Presidents, sampling different local cuisine, and completing virtual tours of different landmarks. This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).
Learning Goals
In this class, students will learn more than just the state population, motto, and flower. They will learn about the different groups of people, how they participated in conflicts and battles, different landmarks, food, music, and culture.Write about what we learn through a traditional essay format.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum52 Lessons
over 20 WeeksLesson 1:
Delaware
Lesson 2:
Pennsylvania
Lesson 3:
New Jersey
Lesson 4:
Georgia
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing treatment of Native Americans and African Americans throughout American history. All discussions will be handled in an age appropriate manner. Learners will be using Youtube (private channel) links embedded in the classroom page to view lecture videos.
Supply List
Learners will be given a blank map to track each state, as well as an optional note sheet for facts they find interesting.
External Resources
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Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
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Self-Paced Class
$10
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20 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 8-12
